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Lukoil denies sale of Neftochim in Bulgaria to Qatari-British consortium
The Russian company says it's considering options in Bulgaria but has not yet decided.
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Tusk denies claims he called Trump to congratulate him on his win
Tusk said he has no idea where the 'idea' came from.
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Spain steps up search for missing flood victims, uses tech for rescues
Local government has requested an emergency aid package worth €31.4 billion.
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Italy’s Mattarella wants Xi’s help to resolve wars in Ukraine, Middle East
Sources say Beijing's involvement is crucial where traditional Western influence stagnated
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France, Israel at loggerheads after French officials briefly arrested in Jerusalem
The incident occurred as French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot was due to visit a church on the Mount of Olives. The site, one of four administered by France in Jerusalem, is under Paris' responsibility and deemed part of France.
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Trump win will strengthen Patriots for Europe, says ANO vice-chair
Shared views include migration, climate, energy policy, and security.
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Trump readies to name ‘fearless’ conservative judges in second term
Donald Trump is expected to enjoy an easy path to filling possible vacancies on the US Supreme Court and the expected 100-plus seats that will likely open up on lower courts across the nation.
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Germany’s new cabinet includes ‘Scholz’s second brain’ and one defector
Germany's Scholz banks on continuity to replace Finance Minister Lindner and his allies
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German coalition collapse: What European leaders fear
Host Evi Kiorri speaks to our Berlin-based reporter Nick Alipour to better understand the collapse of Germany'scoalition government and its implications for EU leaders.
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EU leaders to agree watered-down ‘Competitiveness Deal’ against heightened political uncertainty
“The discussion on competitiveness on Friday will happen very much against backdrop of the results of the US elections,” an EU diplomat said.
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A warming planet needs Europe
COP29 will be a defining moment, and to succeed, we need the support of all Parties, including the EU and its member states.
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Zelenskyy unaware of details of Trump plan to end war, bridles at ceasefire talk
The Ukrainian leader told a news conference at the European Political Community summit in Budapest that he believed Trump wanted to end the war with Russia quickly, but that he had not discussed a plan with him.
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Putin praises Trump, says Russia is ready for dialogue
When pressed by a questioner what he would do if Trump called to suggest a meeting, Putin said he was ready to resume contacts if a Trump administration wanted that, and was ready for discussions with Trump.
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Digital leadership underpins Europe’s competitive reformation, connectivity is key [Promoted content] [Advocacy Lab Content]
Europe’s electronic communications operators have an essential role to play in achieving the EU’s ambitions for digital leadership, industrial competitiveness – but the sector is also a driver for social inclusion and ecological transition.
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Wide telecoms reform is needed to drive connectivity, innovation in sustainable digital decade [Advocacy Lab Content]
The telecommunications sector needs substantial investment and regulatory reforms to meet the European Union’s digital and sustainability targets. Nicolas Guérin, President of the French Telecoms Federation (FFTélécoms), spoke with Euractiv’s Xhoi Zajmi.
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MEPs across political spectrum zero in on Dombrovskis’s fiscal rules orthodoxy
“The fiscal rules are the same for all member states,” said the veteran Latvian politician, who was repeatedly asked how he would ensure "equal treatment" of EU countries under the new scheme.
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Serafin vows to end EU spending ‘bureaucratic nightmare,’ praises role of regions
Regional governments “know best what reforms and investments they need,” Serafin said, promising not to repeat mistakes of the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF).
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Top EU countries eye own coalition as Orbán touts special relationship with US
France, Germany, Italy, Poland and the UK are ramping forces to put up a united front amid transatlantic uncertainties and the incoming Republican administration. France,
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While awaiting Várhelyi’s responses, MEPs negotiate his portfolio
Political games continue around the scope of the health portfolio, but sources tell Euractiv Várhelyi's eventual confirmation is likely.
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Czech government avoids doctors’ strike, but cuts money for innovative treatments
Czech patients' organisations warn a new healthcare deal could affect access to innovative treatments. After reaching a funding agreement with the health ministry, general practitioners cancelled planned protests at the end of October.
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